Skilled nursing · Grand Junction, CO

Red Cliffs Post Acute

2901 N 12TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81506

3 / 5CMS 89 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Red Cliffs Post Acute carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Colorado state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 14.5 percent, in line with the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 12.0 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.59 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 55 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Colorado DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This

1.4%

National

1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

Worth asking about

Abuse-icon designation on CMS public list

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Federal CMS + Colorado state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.59

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.15

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

55%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

55%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

14.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

12.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID065110

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds89

Avg residents84

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.3% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 1.4% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Colorado DPH · Last reconciled May 16, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Red Cliffs Post Acute?

Red Cliffs Post Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Red Cliffs Post Acute been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. The full record for Red Cliffs Post Acute appears in the record section above.

Does Red Cliffs Post Acute use antipsychotic medications?

14.5 percent of long-stay residents at Red Cliffs Post Acute are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 12.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Red Cliffs Post Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Red Cliffs Post Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Colorado state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Red Cliffs Post Acute?

Red Cliffs Post Acute is located at 2901 N 12TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Phone: (970) 243-7211. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Red Cliffs Post Acute a special focus facility?

Red Cliffs Post Acute is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Red Cliffs Post Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Red Cliffs Post Acute has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Red Cliffs Post Acute compare to other Grand Junction skilled nursing facilities?

Red Cliffs Post Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43. Browse the full Grand Junction directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Red Cliffs Post Acute?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Red Cliffs Post Acute and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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